Ex-CAN Leader Warns Tinubu Amid Trump’s Military Threat.

A former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Supo Ayokunle, has advised President Bola Tinubu to reach out to United States President Donald Trump regarding the alleged killing of Christians in Nigeria.

Ayokunle gave this advice during an interview on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a programme aired on Channels Television.

He described the situation as unfortunate, noting that the issue should have been addressed long before it escalated to its current level.

The former CAN President lamented that insecurity had persisted in Nigeria for more than fifteen years, warning that the failure to act promptly could worsen the crisis. He urged the Federal Government to engage with the American government through diplomatic means rather than allowing tensions to rise further.

According to him, if Nigeria requires assistance, it should make a direct request to Washington instead of waiting for external intervention.

“President Tinubu should reach out to Donald Trump. If there is any help we need, we should request it.

“We must not wait until the US brings its troops here. Once they come, it will be difficult to send them back. We don’t want another form of imperialism,” Ayokunle said.

His remarks came in response to recent comments by President Trump, who threatened potential military action in Nigeria over reports of attacks on Christians.

Trump stated that he had instructed the Pentagon to prepare a response plan should Nigeria fail to stop the killings.